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Local news that follows the meeting, not just the rumour.

Independent local reporting for Greenwood, Midway, Grand Forks and the Boundary Region — with city hall coverage, public notices, community updates and reader alerts.

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Historic Greenwood

Canada’s smallest city, built on a big story.

1891

Greenwood began as a mining camp after gold, silver and copper discoveries.

1897

Incorporated as a city during the Boundary mining boom.

1901

The BC Copper Company smelter helped make Greenwood a regional hub.

60+

Heritage buildings still give the city its streetscape and memory.

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Public safety / water

Stage 2 water restrictions are in effect in Greenwood

Official city notice lists watering days, permitted hours and restrictions on filling pools/hot tubs, washing vehicles, and washing driveways or sidewalks.

Source: City of Greenwood alert · Updated as official notices change

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Fire season

Category 3 open fire prohibition includes Greenwood area

BC’s Southeast Fire Centre prohibition took effect May 21, 2026. This is the kind of notice readers need in plain English: what is prohibited, what is still allowed, and where to confirm the live status.

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City Hall

Greenwood council agendas and minutes deserve regular coverage

The city says agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance and minutes/reports are attached to meeting dates. Ledge turns that into agenda previews, meeting recaps and follow-up questions.

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How we cover council

Every council meeting becomes useful to residents.

Agenda preview before the meeting. Plain-English recap after. Follow-up tracker for bylaws, budgets, public works, fire service, tourism, water, roads, grants and community concerns.

Agenda → meeting → follow-up

Coverage workflow

Before each meeting, publish what matters. After each meeting, explain what changed. Between meetings, keep a public follow-up file so residents can see whether promises turned into action.

Agenda watchMeeting notesVote trackerFollow-up questionsNewsletter digest

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Sections

What we cover

Top Stories
Daily/weekly public-interest posts with source links.
Greenwood City Hall
Agendas, minutes, meeting previews, recaps and question tracker.
Heritage & History
Greenwood’s mining-era, internment, courthouse, smelter and heritage-building story as context for today.
Activities & Events
Calendar picks, town halls, non-profit events, business openings.
Tip Line / Submit Event
Structured intake for reader tips, photos, documents and event notices.